EpsteinSchwartz Legal Search · 1 day ago
Associate General Counsel
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$275K/yr - $425K/yr
10+ years expEpsteinSchwartz Legal Search is seeking an experienced commercial real estate lawyer for a premier real estate investment firm in the Greater Miami Area. The Associate General Counsel will support the firm’s real estate investments by negotiating transaction terms, managing contracts, and mitigating risk, while reporting directly to the General Counsel.
Legal Services
Hiring Manager
Eynav Epstein
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and financing. Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies to achieve business objectives while minimizing legal risks
Manage complex agreements including drafting and negotiating purchase, sale and joint venture agreements; loan agreements and all ancillary loan documents; development, general contractor, construction management, architect, engineer, and property management agreements; ground, commercial and retail leases; and a variety of ancillary real estate related documents across all property types, including, multi-family, student housing, office, medical office, seniors housing, self-storage, industrial, retail and hospitality. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage contract-related issues
Maintain regulatory compliance including understanding all relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting the real estate investment sector. Work closely with regulatory bodies and external legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws
Conduct legal due diligence on potential real estate investments, identifying and mitigating legal risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess legal implications and provide strategic advice during the due diligence process
Manage and oversee litigation matters related to real estate investments
Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and ethical compliance across the organization
Supervise paralegals and support staff
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant commercial real estate experience, large law firm experience preferred
Strong understanding of real estate transactions, contracts and regulatory compliance
Experience with a variety of complex commercial real estate transactions, including development, acquisition, disposition, leasing, construction and financing transactions
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Analytical, creative, and innovative approach to problem solving
Excellent negotiation and written, verbal and presentation communication skills
JD and in good standing in at least one state
Company
EpsteinSchwartz Legal Search
We are a women-owned and managed, boutique Chicago-based legal recruiting company with 30 years of combined experience as attorneys and legal search consultants.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase